Lessons
Vocabulary
👋
Common Greetings
Vocabulary
Beginner
+10 XP
~1 min
Essential greetings and introductions for everyday English conversations.
📖 Lesson
Formal Greetings
- Good morning — used before noon
- Good afternoon — used from noon to 5pm
- Good evening — used after 5pm
- How do you do? — very formal, used when meeting someone for the first time
Informal Greetings
- Hi / Hey — casual and friendly
- What's up? — very casual
- How's it going? — friendly check-in
- Long time no see! — when you haven't seen someone in a while
Useful Responses
- "I'm fine, thank you!"
- "Not bad, thanks!"
- "Pretty good!"
- "Could be better..."
Saying Goodbye
- Goodbye / Bye!
- See you later!
- Take care!
- Have a great day!
Follow Along reads paragraph by paragraph with highlighting.
Hover underlined words for quick definitions.
🃏 Key Vocabulary — tap to flip
17 wordsAmbiguous
/æmˈbɪɡjuəs/
Intermediate
Tap to see definition →
Definition
Having more than one possible meaning or interpretation.
""The instructions were ambiguous, so nobody knew what to do.""
Tap to flip back
Eloquent
/ˈeləkwənt/
Upper Intermediate
Tap to see definition →
Definition
Fluent and persuasive in speaking or writing.
""She gave an eloquent speech that moved the audience.""
Tap to flip back
Persevere
/ˌpɜːsɪˈvɪə/
Intermediate
Tap to see definition →
Definition
To continue doing something despite difficulty.
""You must persevere if you want to learn a new language.""
Tap to flip back
Magnificent
/mæɡˈnɪfɪsənt/
Elementary
Tap to see definition →
Definition
Impressively beautiful or elaborate.
""The view from the mountain was absolutely magnificent.""
Tap to flip back
Accomplish
/əˈkʌmplɪʃ/
Beginner
Tap to see definition →
Definition
To successfully achieve or complete something.
""We accomplished our goal ahead of schedule.""
Tap to flip back
Diligent
/ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/
Intermediate
Tap to see definition →
Definition
Having or showing care and effort in your work.
""She is a diligent student who always completes her homework.""
Tap to flip back
Concise
/kənˈsaɪs/
Upper Intermediate
Tap to see definition →
Definition
Giving a lot of information clearly in few words.
""Please keep your answers concise — no more than 50 words.""
Tap to flip back
Collaborate
/kəˈlæbəreɪt/
Intermediate
Tap to see definition →
Definition
To work together with others to produce something.
""The two companies decided to collaborate on the new project.""
Tap to flip back
Enthusiasm
/ɪnˈθjuːziæzəm/
Elementary
Tap to see definition →
Definition
Intense and eager enjoyment or interest.
""Her enthusiasm for learning English inspired the whole class.""
Tap to flip back
Habit
/ˈhæbɪt/
Beginner
Tap to see definition →
Definition
A regular activity that you do without thinking about it.
""Waking up at 6am is a good habit.""
Tap to flip back
Frequently
/ˈfriːkwəntli/
Beginner
Tap to see definition →
Definition
Often; many times.
""She frequently visits her grandparents on weekends.""
Tap to flip back
Consequently
/ˈkɒnsɪkwəntli/
Upper Intermediate
Tap to see definition →
Definition
As a result; therefore.
""He didn't study. Consequently, he failed the exam.""
Tap to flip back
Hello
/həˈloʊ/
Beginner
Tap to see definition →
Definition
A word used as a greeting.
""Hello! My name is Anna.""
Tap to flip back
Important
/ɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
Beginner
Tap to see definition →
Definition
Having great significance or value.
""It is important to drink water every day.""
Tap to flip back
Understand
/ˌʌndərˈstænd/
Beginner
Tap to see definition →
Definition
To know the meaning of something.
""Do you understand the question?""
Tap to flip back
Friendly
/ˈfrendli/
Beginner
Tap to see definition →
Definition
Kind and pleasant to others.
""The teacher is very friendly.""
Tap to flip back
Simple
/ˈsɪmpl/
Beginner
Tap to see definition →
Definition
Easy to understand; not complex.
""The instructions are simple and clear.""
Tap to flip back
✏️ Fill in the Blank
Type the missing word to complete each sentence.
The instructions were ___, so nobody knew what to do.
She gave an ___ speech that moved the audience.
You must ___ if you want to learn a new language.
The view from the mountain was absolutely ___.
She is a ___ student who always completes her homework.
🧠 Practice Quizzes
Test Your Knowledge: Common Greetings
5 questions · 10 min · +20 XP
🎯
You just finished this lesson!
Create a free account to save your progress, earn 10 XP, and track your level
Create Free Account
Already have an account? Log in